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Gil Penchina

b. 1953

American businessman

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About Gil Penchina

Born 1953. Gil Penchina is an American businessperson.

Gil Penchina is an American business manager. He was formerly the CEO of Wikia Inc., and the vice president and general manager, international at eBay.

He is a 1997 alumnus of the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University.

Gil Penchina is also well known for his business angel investments. He founded the angel investor syndicate Flight VC on AngelList and has invested in companies like PayPal, LinkedIn, Ripple, and many others.

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Important facts

Born
1953
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Businessperson
Nationality
United States
Education
University of Massachusetts Amherst, Kellogg School of Management, Amherst Regional High School

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Gil Penchina?

American businessman

When was Gil Penchina born?

Gil Penchina was born in 1953.

What is Gil Penchina's occupation?

Gil Penchina is a businessperson.

What nationality is Gil Penchina?

Gil Penchina is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Gil Penchina

· Wikidata: Q3105547

· DBpedia: Gil Penchina

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